True Crime +1 Today

Simon Toyne travels to Manchester to examine the gang-violence and turf wars which have shaped the criminal landscape of one of the UK's bloodiest cities

A chance to buy bargains galore

A woman claims she never hit a fellow motorist's vehicle but offered to get out of her Tesla and personally microfiber any scratches from it.

After a mother witnesses her son's violent death, she and her husband struggle to payback alleged loans to a family member.

A girl suffers a fractured clavicle after colliding with a moving vehicle; the driver sues for damages to her car and refuses to answer the Judge's pointed question.

After allegedly destroying property in a fit of rage, a woman breaks back into her former home; her ex-boyfriend wants his dog back.

When the price of a ring to be designed with a family heirloom goes up by thousands, a woman sues a jeweller for the return of her deposit.

An American Bully dog allegedly comes flying out of his home and attacks a man and his toy poodle; multiple deep arm bites and vet bills come into play.

When a woman sells her daughter a used car for a 25% profit and then repossesses it, her daughter reports it stolen and gets the police involved.

An allegedly less than desirable tenant accuses her landlord of ignoring a rat infestation and stopping her mail.

An unsuspecting man buying a car for his son never imagined that the car he was purchasing had a 3k title loan on it.

A woman fights with her mother and step-father over the payback of household expenses.

A woman claims mould took over her home and she lost nine women's tenancies; her landlord insists there was no water damage.

Ex-roommates admit guns were in play during the difficult time they tried to live together; a purebred cat is allegedly left to fend for itself

A Montgomery realtor suggests a profitmaking plan to a homeowner which he claims ended in harassment and thousands in debt.

A man accuses his ex-girlfriend of smashing out his car windows; she claims it was his new girlfriend who did the deed.

A woman claims she was frightened for her and her children's lives by an ex-boyfriend; he presents texts that tell a different story.

A woman charges at the allegedly drunk father of her child, jumps on his back and beats him on the head; she sues him for a false arrest

A man's death, a valuable witness and a car allegedly sold on consignment come into play when a Cadillac sale goes bad.

Ex-girlfriends fight over the alleged commercialisation of personal artwork intended to demonstrate acceptance and love during a major life transition.

A simple carpool to worship service ends in an auto accident and a hefty insurance settlement debate.

What are the odds that the day after disgruntled tenants move out, their previous home goes up in smoke? A fight over damaged property ensues.

The Judge warns a young man that he'll never take a happy picture if he keeps the camera his ex-lover allegedly gifted to him.

An elderly woman's backyard landscape is allegedly ruined when a neighbour's brother takes a whack at her trees; he is sued for trespassing and vandalism.

Lewis Ashdown murdered YouTuber Marc Williams after pressuring him to drink excessively. He filmed the entire attack and was sentenced to life in prison.

Lori Isenberg poisoned her husband but told authorities he had drowned, to cover up her fraud. She was eventually caught and pleaded guilty to second degree murder.

Bryan Whitelock killed a friend and his brother, later murdered his neighbour Wendy Buckney, and was sentenced to life with no parole.

In the US, Dr Milner's obsession led to the stalking of Tanya and Kenny. After court orders failed, he murdered Kenny and was sentenced to life in prison.

In the US, Brian Cohee Jr. murdered a local man, hid body parts, and later confessed. Obsessed with violence, he was sentenced to life in prison.

US model Kelsey Turner's 'Sugar Daddy' scheme turns deadly when she and boyfriend, Jon, murder Dr Burchard after financial betrayal and false accusations.

In the US, Ali Abulaban, a former airman, abused Ana Abulaban, then killed her and her friend after she left him. He was convicted of two counts of first-degree murder.

In the US, Rebecca Fenton murdered her husband and staged a break-in. Her calm, image-obsessed behaviour masked a chilling psychology. She was sentenced to life in 2015.

James Ray III, a US lawyer with a secret past, kills his partner, Angela, after an abusive relationship. He flees, is caught, but dies in jail before sentencing.

Nasen Saadi stabbed two women at Bournemouth beach in 2024, killing one. Caught via CCTV and bank records, he denied guilt but was convicted.

Clare Mackintosh takes Simon to a quiet community in Northern Ireland to explore a double murder with close parallels to her Sunday Times bestselling novel, Let Me Lie